The United States Mint commemorated its 230th anniversary by releasing two special pieces: the 230th Anniversary 2024 Flowing Hair High Relief Gold Coin and the Flowing Hair Silver Medal. These items pay tribute to the original 1794 Flowing Hair dollar, the first silver dollar coin struck by the U.S. Mint.
These stunning pieces pay tribute to the U.S. Mint’s legacy of craftsmanship and historical significance.
The coin and medal were made available for collectors to buy from the U.S. Mint website on November 14, 2024 and sold out within hours.
230th Anniversary Flowing Hair High Relief Gold Coin
This coin features a modern reproduction of Robert Scot’s 1794 Flowing Hair dollar design, presented in high relief to enhance its intricate details.
The obverse shows Liberty facing right, surrounded by 15 stars representing the states that ratified the Constitution by 1794. The inscription “LIBERTY” and the date “2024” are prominently displayed.
The reverse design shows a laurel wreath encircling an eagle with spread wings, staying true to the original 1794 design. The inscription reads “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.”
Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a black clamshell case adorned with the U.S. Mint seal. The coin is housed in an outer sleeve featuring a gold-embossed image of the Flowing Hair dollar and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
Specifications and Price
- Composition: 24-karat gold
- Finish: Proof
- Item Number: 24YG
- Mintage Limit: 17,500 coins
- Weight: 1 oz gold coin
- Household Order Limit: 1 coin
- Release Date: November 14, 2024
- Release Price: $3,640
Flowing Hair Silver Medal
The silver medal also showcases a modern reproduction of the 1794 Flowing Hair dollar design, honoring the Mint’s historic milestone.
Specifications and Price:
- Composition: 99.9% fine silver
- Finish: Uncirculated
- Mintage Limit: 75,000
- Release Price: $104
Privy Mark Versions
Special Editions: 1,794 medals feature a “230” privy mark. Of these, 230 include a certificate of authenticity hand-signed by Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson.
These privy-marked pieces are highly collectible and were distributed randomly among early orders.
The U.S. Mint has chosen Stacks Bowers galleries to auction the remaining coins, which include the hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity. The auction is scheduled to conclude December 14, 2024.
230th Anniversary 2024 Flowing Hair Dollar Gold Coin and Silver Medal
The Flowing Hair design, created by Robert Scot in 1794, was the first design used on U.S. dollar coins. It symbolizes the early United States’ aspiration for liberty and unity. Both the gold coin and silver medal honor this legacy while utilizing modern minting techniques to bring these historic designs to life.
These limited-edition pieces are highly anticipated among collectors for their historical significance, exquisite design, and investment potential. They serve as a meaningful way to celebrate the U.S. Mint’s 230th anniversary and the legacy of America’s first coinage.